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Ministry of Power
NTPC Group achieves over 100 Billion Units of cumulative generation in the current financial year
Indicates improved performance and increase in demand for power
NTPC Group companies under Ministry of Power have achieved over 100 Billion Units  of cumulative generation in the current financial year, reinforcing group’s commitment towards excellence in operation. Last year the group generation had crossed 100 BU on 7th August 2020, indicating improved performance and an increase in demand for power in the current year.
NTPC group companies recorded a generation of 85.8 BU in the first quarter from April to June 2021, registering an increase of 26.3% from 67.9 BU generated in the corresponding quarter last year. On a standalone basis, NTPC generation increased by 19.1% to 71.7 BU in the first quarter from April to June 2021, compared to the 60.2 BU generated in the corresponding quarter last year.
NTPC Korba  in Chattisgarh is the top performing thermal power plant in India with 97.61% Plant Load Factor  between April to June 2021, as per the data published by Central Electricity Authority . Further 37-year-old, NTPC Singrauli Unit 4  in Uttar Pradesh, achieved 102.08% PLF, highest in the country, from April to June 2021. This demonstrates the expertise of NTPC in Operation and Maintenance of the power plants and the high levels of operational excellence.
With a total installed capacity of 66085 MW, NTPC Group has 71 Power stations including 29 Renewable projects. NTPC has set a target to install 60 gigawatts  of renewable energy  capacity by 2032.
NTPC is also India’s first energy company to declare its energy compact goals as part of the UN High-level Dialogue on Energy .
The group has over 20 GW of capacity under construction, including 5 GW of renewable energy projects. Uninterrupted supply of electricity through environment-friendly energy projects at affordable prices has been the hallmark of NTPC.
Ministry of Tourism
Institute of Hotel Management and Ministry of Tourism  organize ‘Organic Food Festival’ as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Celebrations
Goa should be known not only for tourism, but also for traditional cuisine: Union Tourism Minister Shripad Naik
Union Minister Shripad Naik appeals to citizens to participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in large numbers
Goa | August 7, 2022
Union Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shripad Naik has inaugurated the ‘Organic Food Festival’ in Goa today. Rohan Khaunte, Tourism Minister, Government of Goa; Ravi Dhawan, Secretary, Tourism; Shri Venkatesan, Regional Director, India Tourism and Mrs Dona D’Souza, Principal, Institute of Hotel Management were also present.
The Tourism Minister appreciated the Hotel Management Institute for organizing Organic Food Festival and thus introducing traditional Goan food to the students and guests of the Institute from the western region. Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that good health depends on nutrition, so we need to pay attention to maintaining a healthy and organic diet. "Currently, the government is making efforts to reduce pollution in every sector. So, as responsible citizens, one should fulfill one’s responsibility and give organic food an important place in the one's diet."
The Minister said that Goa should be famous not only for tourism, but also for its traditional cuisine.
Shri Naik appealed to citizens to participate in large numbers in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and hoist ‘Tiranga’ at the house.
Goa state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that the state is not only the land of sea, sun and sand, but that the tourism department is now paying attention to the traditional culture and cuisine of Goa as well.
Shri Venkatesan, Regional Director, India Tourism  briefed about the various activities being carried out on the occasion of ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ of Independence. He said that there is a need for everyone to work together to make Goa, which is a beautiful region in the Western Ghats, to emerge as the 'Cuisine Capital'.
Principal, Institute of Hotel Management, Mrs. Donna D'Souza said that the Institute has organized the ‘Organic Food Festival’ to promote traditional cuisine.
250 students from Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Mumbai and Bengluru are in Goa for the food festival. The day-long organic food festival has an array of activities including stalls of local food, lectures on experts.
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Ministry of Finance
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PRESS COMMUNIQUE
Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills 
The Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, hereby notifies the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2023 as under:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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05-Apr-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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12-Apr-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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19-Apr-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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26-Apr-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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03-May-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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10-May-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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17-May-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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24-May-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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31-May-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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07-Jun-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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14-Jun-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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21-Jun-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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29-Jun-23
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12,000
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12,000
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8,000
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32,000
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Total
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156,000
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156,000
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104,000
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416,000
The Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, will have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government of India, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors, after giving due notice to the market. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant, including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through Press Releases.
The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.4-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
72 representatives of Farmers Producers Organisation from Gujarat will witness the Independence Day Celebrations at Red Fort
Special guests from various walks of life invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi
Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, farmers, fishermen invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations
Around 1,800 special guests from all over India will be attending the Independence Day Flag hoisting by the Prime Minister of India at the Red Fort on 15th August this year. Seventy-Two representatives of Farmers Producers Organisation from Gujarat will witness the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2023 as Special Guests. These beneficiaries of the scheme, along with their families, are among around 1,800 persons who have been invited to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the Red Fort. The initiative to invite the people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
As India completes 75 years of Independence this year, Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, fisherman, shram yogis who helped build the Central Vista Project in New Delhi, Khadi sector workers, national award winning school teachers, Border Roads Organisation workers and those who helped and worked for the Amrit Sarovar Projects and Har Ghar Jal Yojana Projects, implemented in various parts of the country, have been invited along with their spouse to attend the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi this year.
Umedji Thakor, a young farmer from Khari village in Patan district is clearly excited to receive an invitation to witness the historic ceremony and said, “It is due to the immense belief the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has shown in a small farmer like me, that I will be able to go and attend the celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi.” Thakor, who runs Rudramahalay Farmer Producer Company Limited in Siddhpur bloc is one of 72 farmer special guests from the State of Gujarat attending the Independence Day event this year.
Expressing similar sentiments, Shri Girishbhai Patel, a farmer from Sabarkantha district said that he was very happy to receive an invitation from the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to attend the celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi. Patel who runs a FPO, Annadata Khet Utpadak Sahkari Mandali Limited further said that welfare schemes for the farmers like him have proved to be very beneficial.
Farmers Producers Organisation  provides support to small farmers with end-to-end services covering almost all aspects of cultivation from inputs, technical services to processing and marketing.
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PIB Headquarters
AAROGYA SETHU App - A reliable bodyguard to keep COVID-19 at bay
In the fight against COVID- 19, the Government of India has come up with lot of preventive measures and they are strictly implemented across the country with the cooperation of state governments. As a prominent preventive measure, the Union government has launched an app -AAROGYA SETU, to enable an individual identify the people infected with Covid-19 and keep safe distance that the virus is not contracted. In Tamil Nadu, the State information Technology  department had advised all other departments to urge staff to use the AAROGYA SETU mobile application.
AAROGYA SETU Mobile App is developed by the Ministry of Electronics and IT to help citizens identify their risk of contracting COVID 19  .
This is designed to keep a user informed, in case she/he cross paths with someone who has tested positive. The tracking is done through Bluetooth and location generated social graph, which can show your interaction with anyone who has tested positive.
The user, upon installation, is asked to answer a number of questions. In case some of the answers suggest COVID-19 symptoms, the information will be sent to a Government server. The data will then help the Government take timely steps and initiate the isolation procedure if necessary and it also alerts if someone comes in close proximity with a person tested positive. The app is available on both Google Play  and iOS app store . It is available in 11 languages -10 Indian language and English.
Sneha, a social work student says the Government of India has introduced the Arogya Sethu Application for the betterment of the people. This application helps to identify people and their surroundings whether they are in the safer zone. This application has a mandatory and demanding utility in the midst of the corona infection, she added. It was also very helpful for people who live indoor, giving them important information about Covid-19 , in this pandemic situation.
Prema, a house wife from Periyanaickanpalayam, Coimbatore thanked the honourable Prime Minister and the Central Government for coming up with AAROGYA Setu app and she says that it will prevent the spread of corona and also one can access all useful information about Corona virus.
Ebenezer Paul Rajan from Coimbatore expressed his gratitude to our honourable prime minister for this good initiative and lauded it as a major initiative to control the spread of Corona virus. As a responsible citizen, it is everyone's onerous responsibility to install the Aarogya setu app and help the government's efforts in effectively containing the spread of corona virus.
The App is a so useful, says Sneha,a college student
Prema , a house wife, appreciates the app as a valuable guide
Ebenezer lauds the app as a good initiative in fighting corona
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ensuring Safety of Old Dams
The Central Government is concerned about the safety of the old dams in the country. However, age of the dam is not the only factor to judge a dam's stability or possibility of structural failure. These superstructures have a valid lifespan as long as they are technically safe and operational.
Further, responsibility for ensuring safety of dams, including its operation and maintenance, rests primarily with the dam owners; which are mostly the State Governments and Central/State Public Sector Units. Details regarding dam safety assessment, maintenance, repair and renovations are available with the concerned dam owners. Further, generally dam owners themselves carry out the safety audit of their dams, in terms of periodical pre-monsoon and post-monsoon inspection.
Union Government has enacted the Dam Safety Act  2021 with the intent to provide surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of all the specified dams of the country for prevention of dam failure related disasters and to provide for institutional mechanism to ensure their safe functioning. Pursuant to the provisions of the DSA-2021, the newly constituted 29 State Dam Safety Organisations have conducted pre-monsoon and post-monsoon inspections of the dams falling within their respective jurisdiction through their dam safety units.
Govt. of India has implemented the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project  with external funding for improving their safety and operational performances. Under the World Bank funded DRIP Phase-I programme, implemented during April 2012 to March 2021; 223 dams located in 7 States and prioritized by them for taking these dams under this program; have been comprehensively audited and rehabilitated. Out of these 223 dams, 2 dams are older than 100 years. Phase II of this project is under implementation at present.
As per the National Register of Large Dams  compiled by the Central Water Commission based on the information provided by the project/dam authorities, there are 227 functional large dams which are more than 100 years old . State-wise numbers of these dams is enclosed as Annexure.
'Water' being a State subject, construction, operation and maintenance of water resources projects including check dams  are primarily States’ responsibilities. The information related to check dams, their functionality and their upkeep etc. lies with the respective State Governments.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
Under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, the International Buddhist Confederation  to celebrate Ashadha Purnima at National Museum tomorrow
The International Buddhist Confederation , under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will celebrate Ashadha Purnima on 3 July, 2023 as the Dharma Chakra Pravartana Divas at National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi. It is the annual flagship event of IBC and the second most sacred day for Buddhists after the Buddha Purnima or the Vaishakha Purnima.
A video address by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu will be presented at the programme. The programme highlight will be the screening of the film on IBC’s special project in Lumbini  – “India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage”. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Centre at Lumbini in Nepal last year on Buddh Purnima.
The programme will include Dhamma talk on the Significance of Ashadha Purnima by His Holiness 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa and the Special Address by Minister of Culture and External Affairs Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi. Many other dignitaries and Patriarchs of Buddhist Sanghas, eminent Masters, Scholars, and diplomatic representatives based in New Delhi will be participating in the event.
In keeping with the historical legacy of India, the land of Buddha’s enlightenment, his turning of the wheels of Dhamma, and Mahaparinirvana, IBC is hosting the Ashadha Purnima celebrations at the National Museum, Janpath where the Sakhyamuni’s Holy relic is enshrined.
It was at Sarnath that Buddha gave his first sermon and set the wheel of dharma in motion. The auspicious day of Ashadha Purnima which falls on the full moon day of the month of Ashadha as per Indian lunar calendar is also known as Esala Poya in Sri Lanka and Asanha Bucha in Thailand. The day marks Buddha's first teaching after attaining Enlightenment to the first five ascetic disciples  on the full-moon day of Ashadha at ‘Deer Park', Ṛiṣipatana Mrigadaya in the present day Sarnath, near Varanasi, India.
The Rainy Season retreat  for the Monks and Nuns also starts with this day lasting for three lunar months from July to October, during which they remain in a single place, generally in their temples dedicated to intensive meditation. The day is also observed as Guru Purnima by both Buddhists and Hindus as a day to mark reverence to their Gurus.
Ministry of Defence
Mission Sagar - Indian Naval Ship Airavat Arrives at Jakarta, Indonesia to deliver Medical Supplies
Indian Navy’s Landing Ship Tank  INS Airavat arrived at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia on 24 August 2021 to deliver 10 Liquid Medical Oxygen  containers, based on the requirement projected by the Government of Indonesia.
On completion of disembarkation of the medical supplies and, as part of the ongoing Mission SAGAR, INS Airavat will continue onwards to deliver medical supplies to other friendly nations in the region.
INS Airavat, with a primary role to carry out amphibious operations is also configured to perform HADR missions and has been a part of various relief efforts across the Indian Ocean in the past. Earlier the same ship had trans-shipped medical aid and had handed over 05 Liquid Medical Oxygen  containers  and 300 Oxygen Concentrators to Indonesia on 24 July 2021.
India and Indonesia enjoy a strong cultural bond and partnership, and have been working together in the maritime domain towards a safer Indo-Pacific. The two navies also regularly carry out joint naval exercises in the form of bilateral exercises and coordinated patrols.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles assassination of President Jovenel Moïse
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First Lady Martine Moïse of Haiti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened by the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First Lady Martine Moïse of Haiti. My Condolences to the family of President Moïse and the people of Haiti."
AYUSH
AYUSH Minister to lay foundation stone for National Institute of Unani Medicine at Ghaziabad Tomorrow
Union Minister of State  for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik will lay foundation stone for National Institute of Unani Medicine  at Ghaziabad tomorrow in the august presence of General V. K. Singh, Union Minister of State for External Affairs.
The NIUM, Ghaziabad, an extension of the existing NIUM, Banglore, would be developed in 10 acres with an approximate cost of Rs. 300.00 crore. Once established, the NIUM, Ghaziabad, with a 200 bedded hospital, would be one of the largest institutes of Unani Medicine in Northern India. Besides providing healthcare services, the NIUM would have facilities for quality research and education at postgraduate and PhD levels. The land for the establishment of the NIUM, Ghaziabad has been provided by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.
Member of Parliament  Shri Anil Agrawal, Member of Parliament  Shri Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, State Minister  for AYUSH, Government of Uttar Pradesh Shri Dharam Singh Saini, , MLA Sahibabad Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, MLA, Murad Nagar, Shri Ajit Pal Tyagi, MLA, Loni Shri Nandkishor, MLA, Modi Nagar Smt. Manju Shiwach, and Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha will also present on this occasion.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Gram Sabhas to inform farmers about the enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna 
Gram Sabhas across the country have been asked to inform the farmers about the enrolment and benefits of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojan  at the beginning of the Rabi Season today. The Gram Sabhas will also inform the farmers on how they can insure their crops under the Scheme. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has requested the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the State Governments to include this as an agenda in the upcoming Gram Sabhas, especially for the one scheduled on 2nd October 2018, in connection with Gandhi Jayanti. This is as part of the awareness initiatives taken up at various levels by the Govt and Insurance Companies to create awareness about the Scheme and mobilise farmers to insure their crops.
This is also the first season for PMFBY with its revised operational guidelines in place. The Govt expects the companies to reduce premium rates, especially as the general cut-off date for enrolment has been advanced by 15 days for both seasons. As per the revised operational guidelines, the farmers get 72 hours to intimate individual claims against the existing 48 hours. This can be done through any of the channels provided under the Scheme and directly on the portal of PMFBY. In case of any grievance, the farmers can access dedicated grievance redressal authorities. Revised operational guidelines provide for appointment of District Level Grievance Redressal Officer and creation of State and District Grievance Redressal Cells for fast redressal of grievances.
Non-loanee farmers can approach designated Common Service Centres, banks and insurance agents for insuring their crops or directly enrol on the portal. Those farmers who avail short term crop loans from formal financial institutions at concessional rates of interest are automatically covered under the Scheme.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘4.56% GS 2023’,  ‘5.74% GS 2026’,  ‘6.67% GS 2035’, and  ‘6.99% GS 2051’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘4.56% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘5.74% Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method, and  ‘6.99% Government Security, 2051’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore each against one or more security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. December 24, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on December 24, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on December 24, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on December 27, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.